Question:
I had RNY surgery 9/05 I eat small portions and feel full but I do not stay full

I am hungry again about a hour later. I still do not drink and eat at the same time any suggestion?    — sflgirl (posted on November 5, 2009)

November 5, 2009
r u waiting long enough after or before eating ? i don't drink 20 minutes before or after?r u eating your protien 1st?
   — carolyn1970

November 5, 2009
Yes don't drink with your meal. the fluid will flush out your solid food. Good Luck
   — Pilar12

November 5, 2009
Try to avoid drinking any fluids for 30 min. prior to eating, and waiting 30-60 min. after you've eaten. When you eat, make sure you include meat. Half of your plate should be protein, and the other half vegetables (and fruit if you like). I'd stick with less starchy vegetables for awhile. Limit potatoes, corn, and peas to once or twice a week. They turn to glucose (sugar) right away, and will cause sugar level spikes and drop offs that can lead to hunger and cravings soon after eating. Make sure you are taking at least one bite of protein (solid meat) for every bite of anything else. The protein will level out your blood glucose, and you should stay full longer. Keep a food and activity log, and show it to your surgeon or his dietitian if you continue to have problems. I wish you all of the best. I know you can get back on track, don't get discouraged, and be kind to yourself. You ARE worth it. God Bless.
   — KimM

November 5, 2009
That used to happen to me so I began wating 1/2 hour after my meal and would then drink 1/2 cup of my protein shake and then 1/2 hour after that my protein water. That put a stop to that.
   — karensaporito

November 5, 2009
Make sure you're restricting fluid consumption during your meal and for 60-90 minutes afterwards. I find this happens sometimes with me depending upon what I've eaten. If you continue with this make sure and talk to your surgeon about it.
   — rkurquhart

November 5, 2009
Alot of it depends on what you are eating and when you drink like everyone else posted. However, I have been told to continue to eat 5 - 6 times a day so as long as you are feeling full while you are eating you may actually be ok as long as you are eating protein.
   — phyllismmay

November 5, 2009
So soon out of surgery are you sure it isn't head hunger? Try drinking a glass of something and wait 1/2 hour. If you don't feel hungry...it was head hunger..if you do...try to drink something heavier..or more food like. Such as soup broth , or v-8 juice seasoned up like soup.It feels like food but is a liquid. Best of luck! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist